Bruce Lombard is the MMA and Thai Boxing Instructor at Titan Fitness in State College, PA.  Titan Fitness is located one block off the Penn State University campus and has been the leader in martial arts training in State College and central PA for over fifteen years.  Bruce is a certified coach under mixed martial arts pioneer, Erik Paulson, founder of MMA fighting system, Combat Submission Wrestling.  To find out more about world champion fighter and world renowned coach, Erik Paulson, visit www.erikpaulson.com.

Coach Lombard offers private and small group instruction to all ages and genders in Muay Thai kickboxing, MMA, Submission Grappling, Boxing, and Women’s Kickboxing/ Self-Defense.  Lessons are structured in a 30-60 minute session.  Hourly rates continue to be the most economical in the State College area for over the last ten years.

For more information, call (814) 235-1015 or visit www.lombardmma.com and www.titanfitness.com.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Fighting out of Titan Fitness, State College PA, Penn State University students Jordan Katz and Cory Tillman both competed in MuayThai Kickboxing on October 10, 2009 in Hamburg, PA.  This was Jordan’s second Thai fight and Cory’s first time in the ring.  The two fighters’ trained and dedicated themselves for nine weeks, twice a day for five days of the week preparing for their fights.  The training is broken down into six main areas:  pad conditioning, technique drilling, endurance strength circuits, running, light sparring, and hard/fight speed sparring.  Mr. Katz fights in the 185lb division, while Mr. Tillman competes in the 170lb weight class.

(l-r)Cory Tillman, Coach Lombard, Jordan Katz

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Titan Fitness(formally, SCMAA) has been teaching Muay Thai kickboxing to hundreds, if not thousands, of local State College and Central PA residents, as well as Penn State students for over 15 years. 

This strong tradition of producing effective Muay Thai practioners at the Titan Fitness facility started back in 1993 under the guidance of world class martial athlete, Sifu Bill Gebhardt, founder and owner of the State College Martial Arts Academy.

On Bill Gebhardt’s sudden death to Cancer in 2002, student and long time friend, Bruce Lombard, aimed to continue the legacy and tradition that Mr. Gebhardt left behind. 

Hundreds of men and women of all ages continue to benefit from the highly effective and practical art of Muay Thai kickboxing at Titan Fitness as they did with Mr. Gebhardt in the 90’s and early 2000’s.

Titan Fitness continues’ the tradition of  SCMMA to be the leader in the Central Pa and Penn State region for developing successful Muay Thai competitor’s.  SCMMA and Titan Fitness have  had over 25 amateur Muay Thai competitive fighters’ in the last 15 years with a collective winning perscentage over 75%.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Titan Fitness Muay Thai fighter, Jordan Katz, won his Thai Boxing debut in the 185lb weight class via TKO in the third round.  On July 25th, 2009, Jordan continued the success of Titan Muay Thai fighters as he won by a third round TKO of Tracy Smith, fighting out of Reading, PA(Team Hooligan).  Jordan is a Penn State student and has been training at Titan Fitness and with Lombard MMA and Thai Boxing for only ten months.  Mr. Katz will be fighting again this October. Titan Thai Boxer’s, Corey Tillman and Shawn Slater, will also be getting in the ring this fall.  Both Corey and Shawn are State College residents and Penn State Alumni.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Titan Fitness and MMA continues to be Central PA’s leaderin competitive amateur Muay Thai.  Titan’s Muay Thai fighter’s, men and women, have won over two-thirds of their fights against top competitor’s from Boston, Philadelphia, New York City, Baltimore, Reading-PA, Allentown-PA, and Newark-DE.  Titan Fitness and Lombard MMA will look to continue the success in 2009-2010 and beyond.

 Visit www.titanfitness.com for class schedule and to sign up for your free lesson.  Information about private lessons or small group lessons are also available on the current home page or on Titan’s site.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

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On June 28, 2008, Titan Fitness MMA fighters, Mike Putnam and Tyler Higgins, competed at Jack’s Gym in Newark, DE. 

Mike Putnam not only ‘Ground and Pound’ his opponent en route to a TKO victory, he was also awarded “Fighter of the Night” by the event Promoter.  Mike raised his MMA record to 2-0 against another quality fighter.  Mike’s opponent this time around was another unbeaten MMA competitor, as well as, an accomplished amateur kickboxer with over 30 victory’s on his career record. 

Mike dominated his opponent with multiple takedowns and an impressive ground position control and striking, which led to his broken down opponent’s tap out in the second round.

Tyler Higgins battled against a veteran MMA opponent in what became the most exciting fight of the night.  Tyler nearly choked out his opponent just one minute into the first round, and then nearly finished a leg submission attempt in the last 30 seconds of the third round.  A credit is to be given to the grappling skills of his opponent just to get out of the submission attempts! Between these two points, the two fighters traded strikes in an exciting back and forth slugfest.  Tyler got caught in a few takedowns which seem to determine the narrow victory for the skilled opponent who remained unbeaten.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Kristen Althouse(black/grey shorts) second and third round of her Muay Thai fight. 

Allison Glenny and Kristen Althouse both were successful in their Muay Thai fight in Hamburg, PA on April 18,2009.  Allison, a State College resident, won by a unanimus decision with judges scores(30-25, 30-25, 30-26) and Kristen, a State College Resident and Penn State Alumni, fought to a draw in the fight of the night(29-28, 28-29,30-30).  Allison will look to get back in the ring for her second fight in July and Kristin will be back for her third fight this fall.

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Mixed Martial Arts enthusiasts in the State College, Penn State University, and Central PA region have the opportunity to learn and train in the sport from the ONLY certified MMA/Combat Submission Wrestling Coach in the region.

Bruce Lombard, Martial Arts Instructor and Coach at Titan Fitness in State College, PA, is a Certified Coach in Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW).CSW is an MMA fighting system developed by legendary Shooto (MMA) World Champion and world-renowned MMA coach, Erik Paulson. Mr. Lombard is also a certified instructor in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do.

Lombard has been teaching Martial Arts for almost a decade to all ages, gender, and experience levels.  He has coached numerous amateur fighters to successful results in MMA, Muay Thai, and Submission Grappling events.  His fighters have compiled a 70% winning percentage against some of the toughest competition in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states.

Coach Lombard has comparable rates to any personal fitness trainer in the area and welcomes individuals of all experience levels and goals.  Mr. Lombard aims to reach the martial arts and fitness goals of all his clients. 

Students goals can vary from: Self-Defense knowledge, Conditioning, and/or Competition.

Titan Fitness is located one block off the Penn State campus, 412 West College Avenue.  Bruce can be reached at (814)235-1015 or tfgma@yahoo.com to set up a Free Consultation!!

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

Titan Fitness has been the only full-time Martial Arts and Self-Defense facility in State College, PA for the last fifteen years.  Located one block off the Penn State University Campus, for years Titan staff  has been serving Penn State students and State College residents in one-on-one and small group lessons at the lowest hourly rate of any fitness facility in the area.

Clients of all ages, gender, and experience have followed their goals in Martial Arts and Fitness through more hands on and individually focused training.  Clients decide which Martial Arts system they desire to train in and also the fitness levels they want to pursue.

There are multiple options an individual can chose from for the Martial Arts training.  These options are:

• Mixed Martial Arts
• Muay Thai (Kickboxing)
• Women’s Kickboxing
• Women’s Self-Defense
• Submission Grappling
• Jeet Kune Do

Bruce Lombard is the only certified MMA Coach under world renowned MMA coach and fighter, Erik Paulson(Combat Submission Wrestling) in the Center Region.  Bruce is also certified in Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do and has coached multiple men and women into MMA, Muay Thai, and Submission Grappling competition.

Sifu/Coach Lombard has been training people of all ages, skill levels, and experience for the past eight years in multiple disciplines of self-defense martial arts.  Training focuses on fitness, self-defense, and personal goals.  Training environment is fun, friendly, and ego-free!! 

Lombard MMA and Thai Boxing private trainings are located at  412 West College Avenue(Titan Fitness) in State College, PA.  Free consultation can be set up by phone at (814) 235-1015 or email at, tfgma@yahoo.com

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.

For the last twelve years, Titan Fitness(formerly State College Martial Arts Academy), has built a positive tradition in State College and Central PA for its Women’s Kickboxing program.  Since the fall of 1997, hundreds of women have entered the Titan facility to participate in thispopular program that is influenced by the sport and martial art of Muay Thai Kickboxing.  Muay Thai is the national sport of Thailand and is widely considered the most devastating kickboxing and striking martial art in the world.  Thai Boxing is known as the eight-point fighting system, which means, a practitioner learns how to utilize both their hands, shins, knees, and elbows for striking offense.

The class was developed to give women oppurtunity to learn a form of real kickboxing that would be effective for self-defense as well.  The class is for all ages and fitness levels.  The classroom is set for a non-threatening, fun, helpful, and positive learning environment.  The workouts are a great alternative to any workout and are pushed to a level of intensity to benefit all.

 Students participate in the program to develop self-defense tactics, cardiovascular and muscular endurance, and increased self-confidence.  But, women Thai Boxers have the opportunity to take it to the highest level by competing in the ring or training for a national certification.

 Visit www.titanfitness.com for class schedule and to sign up for your free lesson.  Information about private lessons or small group lessons are also available on the current home page or on Titan’s site.

“I make going to Titan Fitness part of my weekly routine because the
workouts are awesome and the atmosphere keeps me energized and wanting to
come back for more.”
‹Emma Vautour - (State High Student)

“Kickboxing has not only helped me physically, but has also boosted my self
confidence. It is tough, and when I feel like quitting I look back at what
I have accomplished up to this point and wonder how much more I can condition
my body by sticking with it.”
‹Sobrina Wolff - (PSU Student)

“I never was a physically active person but now I find myself making sure I
fit kickboxing in my schedule between work and school. It is like having a
personal trainer. Bruce is there to motivate and push me to learn the
techniques. I leave with a sense of accomplishment.” 
‹Sobrina Wolff - (PSU Student)

“I was looking for a different type of workout. Physically, kickboxing is
intense and keeps me in great shape. But I am not just working out. I am also
learning to defend myself, and making great friends.”
‹Nicole Weatherholtz - (Professional)

“I began attending Titan Fitness almost three years ago.  I began as a
student with no prior martial arts knowledge whatsoever.  I weighed about
145 lbs and was initially just looking for a way to get back into shape
after having a baby.  I now weigh in at about 125 lbs and am in the best
shape I have ever been.”
‹Allison Glenny - (Professional)

“I am on the brink of my first amateur fight, and I am amazed by the progress
I have made through the efforts of my teachers and my training partners. Not
only are these the people that I work out with, but they have become some of
my closest friends.”
‹Allison Glenny - (Professional)

“I love kickboxing because it always pushes me to my limits, and I always
leave class feeling accomplished.”
‹Nicole Cardell - (State High Student)

The author of this blog, Bruce Lombard, is a Certified Coach of Combat Submission Wrestling(CSW) and is available for training and provides a free initial consultation. To contact Bruce to setup your free consultation, please dial 814-404-7307 or write tfgma@yahoo.com for more information.